Mechanical Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Define and lead test strategies for mechanical system programs, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution oversight.
• Author and review mechanical test documentation including plans, procedures, readiness reports, and compliance matrices.
• Analyze complex mechanical system test data, resolve anomalies, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Oversee mechanical test campaigns including acceptance testing, functional/performance testing, qualification testing, and integration testing, ensuring full traceability to system requirements.
• Design, build, commission, and operate mechanical test fixtures and ground support equipment in support of testing operations.
• Interface with program leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies during design reviews and formal mechanical test events.
• Ensure compliance with industry and military standards for mechanical test planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Years of relevant experience in mechanical systems test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level.
• Knowledge of mechanical system test methodologies including acceptance, functional, and performance testing.
• Experience performing mechanical system test campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis for mechanical hardware.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s or higher degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB) for mechanical test environments.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical components including structures, mechanisms, actuators, deployables, and mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with CAD tools, finite element analysis, and mechanical design principles.
• Experience with test standards such as MIL-STD-810, NASA-STD-5018, or other aerospace mechanical test specifications.
• Experience working in classified or secure test environments.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary: - Test Engineer 1: $85,000-$105,000 - Test Engineer 2: $100,000-$120,000 - Test Engineer 3: $125,000-$155,000 - Senior Test Engineer: $140,000-$175,000 Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave